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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 766.95 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 766.95 and 345.80 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 766.95 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/766.95 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 766.95 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 265,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209.58/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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